Blackheads and other impurities can become a source of embarrassment as they are rather annoying blemishes. However, by understanding the causes that lead to their appearance, one can significantly improve the appearance of their skin by preventing the reoccurrence of pimples, blackheads, and other impurities. In this article, we will explore the causes and the best remedies to easily get rid of them.

Why do blackheads appear and what are they?

While we often talk about pimples and the fact that they are inflammations of hair follicles, little is said about blackheads. Blackheads are a collection of substances that accumulate on our skin. They consist of excess sebum, keratin, and bacteria. All these elements, when agglomerated and in contact with air, oxidize, taking on the famous black color well known to those who suffer from the appearance of these unpleasant blemishes. All these substances accumulate in the hair follicles, blocking them.

Blackheads and other imperfections mainly appear near the sebaceous glands, which are located in areas where people generally tend to sweat more, namely the forehead, back, and chin.

The errors that cause its appearance

Some factors that cause their appearance are related to hormonal imbalances that can only be addressed with the help of a doctor. However, other important contributions come from wrong behaviors and habits that can be addressed immediately:

•       Excessive consumption of fatty foods. A healthy and balanced diet is also important for maintaining good skin balance.
•       The use of creams, makeup, or other products with overly greasy and oily formulations. Knowing your skin is important in order to give it only what it truly needs. If we pamper it with products that do not meet its needs, it will try to "get rid" of what it does not need.
•       Inconsistent cleansing or performed incorrectly. The choice of the right cleanser must always be accompanied by steps carried out with precision and in the correct order.

How to treat them?

To eliminate blackheads, the most effective solution is to resort to peeling. The latter is a treatment that is becoming increasingly popular on the web for the significant benefits it brings to the skin. It works by removing the most superficial layer of skin, made up of dead cells, smog, makeup residues, and other harmful bacteria for the skin. But the most important thing for the purposes of this article is that this type of treatment, along with what has just been described, also eliminates the substances that have accumulated in the hair follicles, effectively removing blackheads.

To effectively prevent its appearance, it is necessary to follow some essential steps in your skincare routine.

1. cleanse the skin every day, morning and evening. Prefer a gentle cleanser that does not irritate the skin, prompting it to "compensate" by producing even more sebum. 
2.  use a toner or an astringent solution for the pores to prevent the accumulation of excess sebum and all other substances inside them.
3. apply a very light serum and cream that do not, once again, clog the pores, while ensuring an optimal level of hydration.